Description
A refreshing and flavorful cold noodle salad with a creamy peanut dressing, inspired by Thai cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried linguine or other preferred pasta
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- For the Peanut Dressing:
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2-4 tablespoons hot water, to thin
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the peanut dressing by whisking together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a medium bowl.
- Add hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. It should be pourable but still creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shredded carrots, shredded purple cabbage, chopped red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, toss again. Garnish with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the vegetables based on your preference.
- Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for added protein.
- The salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook (after pasta is cooked)
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg